Words That Rhyme With Apologises
Apologises (verb) — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
RhymePlug found 98 words and phrases that rhyme with apologises, organized by rhyme type. Each match is scored using phoneme-quality analysis from the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary, not just spelling patterns. For cultural references, slang, audience modes, and content filtering, use the interactive RhymePlug tool.
How Apologises Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
AH0 P AA1 L AH0 JH AY2 Z IH0 Z
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da-dum-da
Syllables
5
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of apologises onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Apologises" and "mises" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Apologises" and "apologizin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Apologises (50)
Words with identical ending sounds from the last stressed vowel onward. The strongest type of rhyme. Grouped by syllable count so you can match your line's meter.
2 Syllables (5)
3 Syllables (11)
4 Syllables (32)
5 Syllables (1)
6 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Apologises (30)
Words with similar but not identical ending sounds. Also called slant rhymes or half rhymes. Widely used in rap and modern songwriting for creative flexibility.
Multisyllabic Rhymes for Apologises (18)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
About Rhyming With Apologises
Apologises is a 5-syllable verb classified as uncommon in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (AH0 P AA1 L AH0 JH AY2 Z IH0 Z) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in apologises, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, apologises is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with apologises, toggle culture mode on in the interactive tool to see matches from our database of 5,600+ cultural terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rhymes with apologises?
Perfect rhymes for apologises include mises, rises, sizes, arises, guises, and 45 more. Near rhymes include apologizin', sociologist, archaeologist, dermatologist, radiologist, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 98 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does apologises have?
Apologises has 5 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is AH0 P AA1 L AH0 JH AY2 Z IH0 Z. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da-dum-da.
What are near rhymes for apologises?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for apologises include apologizin', sociologist, archaeologist, dermatologist, radiologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, toxicologist. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for apologises?
Multisyllabic rhymes for apologises include apologizing, apologising, apologizin', uncompromising, disqualifying. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with apologises?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with apologises. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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